Nothing beats an open-air experience, whether you’re tooling around town in a convertible coupe, a drop top, roadster, cabriolet, phaeton, targa or T-top.

Enhance your driving experience by taking one of 2014’s newest convertibles out for a spin.

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

All new for 2014, the Chevy Corvette Stingray is the seventh generation of the iconic American sports car. Along with a new look, the Stingray comes with a lighter aluminum frame, new V-8 engine and new seven-speed transmission.

The base coupe comes with a 6.2-liter V-8 engine with 455 horsepower and 450 pounds-per-foot in torque, making it the most powerful standard Corvette to date. The Stingray offers impressive handling and braking, an upgraded interior with new electronic features and a roomy cargo area.

MSRP: $58,995

2014 BMW 4-Series

Already ranked one of the top upscale mid-sized cars, the BMW 4-Series is losing its top with the 2014 convertible.

The 2014 BMW 4 Series Convertible will feature a three-piece retractable hardtop with new features and functionality.

Available in 428i and 435i trims, the BMW 4-Series come with rear-wheel drive, and all-wheel drive is available on the 428, which comes with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 240 horsepower. The 435i comes with a 300-horsepower, turbocharged six-cylinder engine. Eight-speed automatic transmission is standard with a six-speed manual optional.

“Lots of sports cars are faster or flashier but, now in its third generation, the 2014 MX-5 Miata perfectly maintains that tradition of unmatched affordable and reliable fun behind the wheel,” reviews the Kelley Blue Book.

A rear-wheel drive, two-seat convertible with a 2.0-liter four cylinder engine, the MX-5 comes with a five-speed manual transmission with a six-speed automatic available.

MSRP: $23,720

2014 Ford Mustang

If you’re looking for thrills, the Ford Mustang is a muscle car that offers more horsepower than many in cars of its class with engines that range from a base V-6 to a supercharged V-8, all with a six-speed manual transmission. The V-6 and GT models are available with a six-speed automatic.

“Even without any dramatic changes for this year, the 2014 Ford Mustang continues to offer style, thrills and value. It’s our top pick among muscle cars,” reviewed Edmunds.com.

A fully redesigned Mustang is coming in 2015.

MSRP: $27,510

2014 Audi RS5 Cabriolet

The sky’s the limit with the dynamic Audi RS5 Cabriolet, a four-seat convertible with a soft cloth top. With a top speed of 174 mph, the RS5 can drop its top in just 17 seconds and do so at speeds of up to 31 mph.

The high-revving 4.2-liter V-8 engine with 450 horsepower accelerates from zero to 100 in 4.9 seconds. The interior is refined, and Audi’s Multimedia Interface combines several functions in one simple menu.